Waiting to Embark

Checkout at the Hampton was 12:00 noon, so we took the hotel shuttle to the ship's pier. When we arrived, we found that the ship had been delayed because of a medical evacuation from the infinity on the return to port. It would not be ready to embark until 5:00 PM. We checked all of our baggage, including our carry-ons, checked in, and waited the five hours.

Celebrity provided a buffet which made the wait somewhat tolerable, and it also allowed us the opportunity to meet people who we later saw throughout the cruise.